Splurge or Steal? Chanel-Style Ballet Flats

I'm a bit of a ballet flat-a-holic. I admit I wear them far too often, but they are just so versatile, stylish and of course, a very Audrey Hepburn-esque shoe option.

I've been jonesin' for a pair of those classic Chanel two-tone ballet flats for ages, but at about $600 a pop, the price just isn't right. So I went on a hunt and found the two-tone beige and black Chanel-style flats at much more appealing price points.

Bloch is known for creating high quality technical dance shoes, so their flats are made with the same comfort and foot support required by dancers.
(2) J Crew $128
I have a lot of faith in J Crew quality - it hasn't let me down yet, and I presume these flats are made with the same standards. As a bonus, these have an interior wedge to slightly elongate the leg.
(3) The Gap $49
The most appealing aspect of these is obviously the excellent price point. The foot is elasticized to add comfort, which is a bonus when using a typically stiff patent material.
Would you go for the Steal here, or is this style worth the Splurge?
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on January 20, 2011
VitruvianWoman
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Not my style at ALL, lol. But if I were getting another pair of flats, it'd be like Ali says. Just going for the steal. I wear flats a lot in the summer, and tend to wear them out pretty quickly. I couldn't justify paying something like $600 for a pair that are probably not going to last me the year. At most, I'd probably pay like $50. Generally I get mine for 19.99 or 29.99 at Yellow! |
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on January 17, 2011
meredithk115
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on January 17, 2011
dolce_bellissima
4,214
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For some reason, I cannot justify paying more than 50$ on a pair of flats. I am just so used to wearing heels and just find more variety in style with heels, that I would rather splurge on heels. I would only pay more for flat boots.. |
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on January 17, 2011
LaurenBlair
128
said:
@TOBeautyReviews - I agree you can't compromise on comfort, especially with flats. I have had a couple of issue with the arch in my foot (or should I say lack of) so it's important that I wear flats that either have some support or have room to wear inserts inside. A deal is great but you have to make sure it's a treat for your feet as well as your wallet. |
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on January 17, 2011
TOBeautyReviews
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on January 17, 2011
LaurenBlair
128
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I agree, it`s hard for me to justify splurging on a pair of flats but a pair like this would definitely get a lot of wear. I could make some room in my shoe closet for a pair of these babies :) |
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on January 17, 2011
Ali de Bold
STAFF
said:
Good finds, Cathy! I'd pay $50 for the Gap ones as long as they were comfortable but for flats I usually don't like to pay more than $100 because it takes so little time for me to destroy them with my pointy toes. |